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Spring, 2001
STATISTICS 2381 & 2181
OFFICE 401C
SPRING, 2001 PHONE 569-3191
M.D. BUFFALO [email protected]
LAB ASSISTANT:
Brinda Kentner
TEXT:
M. D. Buffalo, Soci 3381/3181 Social Statistics Lecture Notes. 2001
(Found at COPY STOP. Ask for packet 9)
M. D. Buffalo, Practice Statistics for Sociology 2381/2181.
(Found at COPY STOP. Ask for packet 10)
M. D. Buffalo and Guang-zhen Wang, Codebook: GSS 1998.
(Found at COPY STOP. Ask for packet 11)
CALCULATOR: Almost any calculator will do for this class but it must have sq. root function and I suggest that it also have a solar cell backup. The LESS complicated the calculator the better.
COMPUTER DISK: You will need two (2) 3.5" High Density, Double Sided Disks for the IBM PC.
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Almost every week there will be one or two class and lab assignments. These will consist of data analysis, data manipulation and problem solving. It is expected that for full credit the assignments will be turned in on time and be your own work. These will count approximately 25 percent of your final grade.
TERM PAPERS: There will be three term papers for this class. As a group they will count approximately 25 percent of your final grade.
EXAMS: There will be a number of pop exams in this class. They will count approximately 25 percent of your final grade. The pop exams will cover the text and the classroom material. Pop exams from previous classes are on reserve in the library. Exams will not be dropped. However, extra credit exams will be given from time to time.
FINAL EXAM: You will be given a multiple choice and true/false final exam on Monday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 am. This exam will count 25 percent of your final grade.
LABS.: Your lab grade will be the same as your class grade. No separate lab grade will be calculated. You may attend either the Wednesday or the Thursday lab depending on your needs for the week.
SEMESTER GRADES: Your grade for the semester will be based on class (and lab) assignments, terms papers and exams. The student with the highest total points will form the basis of your grade.
100 to 91 percent of the highest total points earned will be an A.
90 ---- 81 percent---B
80 ---- 71 percent---C
70 ---- 61 percent---D
60 percent or less of the highest total points earned will be an F
Grade source summary:
Class assignments 25%
Term papers 25%
Pop exams 25%
Final exam 25%
EXTRA CREDIT: One-fourth of your final grade will be based on your class assignments and all your exams and term papers will be based on the material from these assignments. These assignments are not exercises just to keep you busy. Clearly, it is critical that you master the skills that the class assignments teach. To encourage this skill mastery, a numerical reward is provided. You may earn up to 50 percent of the points you missed on an assignment by correcting the errors. For example, if an assignment is worth 30 points and you make 20, you may correct your errors and earn up to 50 percent of the points you missed (5 additional points). You must, however, get your corrections in no later than the class following the initial return of the assignment. Do not ask for extension of the time period to make corrections.
CLASS ATTENDANCE: YOU ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND EVERY CLASS AND LAB.
If you miss a class, please bring a coroner's report.
LATE ARRIVALS TO CLASS: The introduction of new statistical procedures, important announcements, assignments, etc. are covered during the first 5 to 10 minutes of the class. If you come in late, you will disrupt this important part of the class. If you find that you must be late to class please make other arrangements so you are not late. Because of the disruptive nature of late arrivals, the classroom doors may be locked when class starts.
SPECIAL NOTES: Class assignments are due the first 5 minutes of class and are turned in late for 50 percent credit. If you turn in an assignment late, please indicate below your name that the assignment is late.
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES: It is the policy of UALR to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and state law, and the University's commitment to equal educational opportunities. Any disabled student who needs accommodation, for example in seating placement or in arrangements for examinations, should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course. The chair of sociology is also available to assist with accommodations. Students with disabilities are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Support Services, which is located in the Student Union, telephone 569-3142.